College of Agriculture & Natural Resources Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition

News

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  MSU names Food Science and Human Nutrition chair in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

  Published on October 2, 2017
  Nancy D. Turner was named chair of the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, beginning January 2018.

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  Bradley Marks: Killing bad bugs is what he does

  Published on July 31, 2017
  Every year, approximately 48 million Americans become sick from food-borne illnesses. Causes including bacteria such as Salmonella and Campylobacter, and viruses such as norovirus and hepatitis A. And they’re all under the research eye of Bradley Marks.

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  A new frontier: MSU researchers examining technology through the lens of food safety

  Published on July 31, 2017
  As technology in the food industry expands rapidly, MSU researchers want to ensure its safety.

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  Solving the problem of childhood stunting in Ghana

  Published on July 27, 2017
  Mary Adjepong wants to solve the problems of nutritional deficiencies and stunting in her home country of Ghana, especially for children in rural areas.

• MSU Research Reveals Aflatoxin in Sunflower Seeds

  Published on May 25, 2017
  In a study conducted in Tanzania, researchers from the Department of Food Science & Human Nutrition, found evidence of a toxin produced by molds in sunflower seeds.

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  Mulchandani named outstanding alum by CANR

  Published on February 25, 2017
  Rohini Mulchandani, PhD, will receive an Outstanding Alumni Award.

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  Giving TUEsday campaign to raise funds for CANR Student Club Grants

  Published on November 29, 2016
  Did participation in a student club enhance your MSU experience? This year's #GivingTUEsday campaign in the college is to raise $5,000 to support Student Club Grants through the CANR Alumni Association.

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  IFLR in the news

  Published on October 31, 2016
  The Institute for Food Laws and Regulations co-hosted in July a three-day Food Law Current Issues seminar with the MSU College of Law to examine in greater detail the Food Safety Modernization Act.

• Omega-3 fatty acid stops known trigger of lupus

  Published on October 31, 2016
  Jim Pestka and Melissa Bates, Ph.D. student, have found that consuming an omega-3 fatty acid called DHA, or docosahexaenoic acid, can stop a known trigger of lupus and potentially other autoimmune disorders.

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  BHEARD Scholars Update

  Published on October 31, 2016
  BHEARD Scholars Update